Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MARINE BIOLOGY: LIFE IN THE SEAS AND OCEANS | ||
Code | ENVS121 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr RM Jeffreys Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Rachel.Jeffreys@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module will introduce students to the main groups of organisms found in the marine environment. Students will develop knowledge of the taxonomic diversity of marine life, and from lectures, workshops and practicals will develop the skills to be able to recognise the major groups from their key identifying features. Students will develop knowledge of the function and form of marine organisms and the adaptational solutions organisms adopt to become successful in the marine environment. Students will encounter a variety of marine organisms in subsequent modules and field studies and gaining a familiarity with them in this module will enable them to recognise them and understand their role in marine ecosystems. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Acquire knowledge and understanding on the taxonomic and functional diversity of marine life. |
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(LO2) Develop the ability to recognise the major groups of marine organisms using their key features |
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(LO3) Experience how to examine marine organisms and understand their functional biology using different kinds of specimens and approaches. |
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(LO4) Recognise the adaptational solutions to functional problems adopted by marine organisms |
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(LO5) Teamwork |
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(LO6) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information |
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(LO7) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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Students will be introduced to the major groups of marine organisms including: bacteria, viruses, marine primary producers (seaweeds and phytoplankton), marine invertebrates (e.g. sponges, cnidaria, crustacea, molluscs, echinoderms and sea squirts), and marine vertebrates (fishes, reptiles, mammals and birds) through a series of E-Lectures. These lectures are not time-tabled and must be watched in the student's own time as part of their self-directed learning. Key learning resources including recommended reading available electronically and via the library will be available on the VLE (virtual learning environment) under reading lists. A blended learning approach will be used to direct students to essential resources through the VLE, E-lectures, workshops and practicals. Students are expected to have watched the E-lectures related to the workshops and practical activity. There will be some preparation required for activities in each workshop, which students will be advised of in advance through the VLE. Workshop sessions will last for 45 minutes during this time students are encouraged to ask any questions that they have related to the content delivered in the E-lectures, workshops or practicals. Students are encouraged where they can to complete the practical activities, which will take place on campus in the central teaching laboratories, and at the Liverpool World Museum. Practical activities will give students experience in working with and observing real organisms and specimens and use of microscopes. Practical activities will include: identification, dissection, anatomical drawings and exploration of form and function. Practical sessions will be preceded by an introductory E-lecture delivered via the VLE. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - E-Lectures Teaching Method 2 - Workshops (Online Classroom) Teaching Method 3: Online Quizzes Teaching Method 4: Demonstration Description: Synchronous practical activities in the CTL Attendance Recorded: Yes Teaching Method 6 - Unscheduled Practicals Students will participate in active learning through workshops and practical sessions. Learning Method 1 - Self-directed learning Learning Method 2 - Group Project |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 6 30 1 30 9 |
82 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 68 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Online timed test - MCQ and SAQ (covering lectures & practicals prior to test) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. A | 35 | |||||
Online timed test - MCQ and SAQ (all content covered since the previous test) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. As | 35 | |||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Group Project - BBC Bitesize Produce a BBC bitesize page for KS3 studnets (Y9) on one of the main taxonomic groups (Phyla) of marine organisms. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. T | 30 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |